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    1. Thick skin can be found on the palms‚ soles and fingertips. 2. the combination of collagen and elastic fibers in the reticular region of the dermis provides the skin with strength‚ extensibility and elasticity. 3. Modified sweat glands in the ear are called ceruminous. 4. The pigments that give the skin a wide variety of colors are

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    Scurvy: How Can Science Help Prevent Dietary Deficiency Diseases? An Introduction ….. Scurvy is a disease which is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin C. A lack of vitamin C interferes with collagen synthesis which is the formation of the body’s tissues. When the body cannot generate collagen the tissue deteriorates. This causes a range of symptoms such as: * Gum disease * Anaemia * Pains in the muscles * Pain in the joints (Scurvy: NHS) Vitamin C can be found in citrus fruits

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    The term oxidative stress has been often used to indicate the outcome of oxidative damage to biologically relevant macromolecules such as: nucleic acids‚ proteins‚ lipids and carbohydrates. This occurs when oxidative stress-related molecules‚ produced in the extracellular environment or within the cell exceed cellular antioxidant defenses (Cadenas‚ 1989). Molecular oxygen can easily accept unpaired electrons giving rise to a group of partially reduced species‚ generally termed ROS. The ROS include:

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    Chapter 4 Tissue: The Living Fabric 4.1 What are tissues? * Groups of cells that are similar in structure and perform a common or related function * There are four basic types of tissues: 1) Epithelial (covering) 2) Connective (support) 3) Muscle (movement) 4) Nervous (communication and control) * The study of tissues is known as histology 4.2 Preparing Human Tissue for Microscopy Requirements * Specimen must be fixed (preserved) * Specimen must be

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    typically roasted to improve the flavor of the bone broth. Bone broth preparation is a long and slow cooking process that allows for the release of nutrients proteins and minerals from bones‚ taking over 24 hours in order to produce gelatin from collagen rich joints but also to release minerals

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    I personally think that the person who creates the cure for stretch marks is going to be the richest person on the planet. Unfortunately‚ I don’t think it’s going to happen any time in the near future. While technology continues to advance‚ we have yet to find a way to rid ourselves of those rigged looking scars. Now‚ that’s not to say there aren’t effective treatments out there that can reduce the appearance of these unsightly scars‚ but you’d be hard pressed to find an absolute cure. Contrary

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    in inner layer of periosteum and endosteum 16* Osteoblasts— form matrix and collagen fibers but can’t divide (builds bones) 17* Osteocytes --- mature cells that no longer secrete matrix 18* Osteoclasts---- huge cells from fused monocytes (MBC) 19* Function in bone resorption at surfaces such as endosteum Composition 6* 1/3 bone weight = organic framework of fibrous tissue and cells 1* Mainly collagen and polysaccharides 2* The polys mainly glycosaminoglycans (GAG) 7* 2/3

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    Syneresis - the process by which a liquid is separated from a gel owing to further coagulation Saturated fat: It comes mainly from animal food products at a normal room temperature. HDL cholesterol: Lipoproteins‚ which are combinations of lipids (fats) and proteins‚ are the form in which lipids are transported in the blood. HDL cholesterol is considered the "good" cholesterol. The higher the HDL cholesterol level‚ the lower the risk of coronary artery disease. Triangle test- A sensory-based

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    aids to fight wrinkles‚ anti-aging and fine lines. Apart from that‚ it helps to maintain an even skin-tone by keeping discoloration and dark circles at bay. As one starts aging‚ the production of collagen reduces‚ which is the main culprit behind all these issues. So this cream helps to restore the collagen. It not only cures the present problems in skin‚ but also prevents from future occurrences‚ if

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    Osseous Tissue

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    Extracellular Matrix for Cartilage a) Collagen- Tough Ropelike Protein b) Proteoglycans- Polysaccharides (pine needle) attached to core protein (tree); Attracts and retains large amounts of water between the polysaccharide needles. Acts as shock absorber. 2) Extracellular Matrix for Bone a) Collagen b) Hydroxyapatite- Calcium phosphate. 3) Extracellular Matrix- Tendons and Ligaments Large amounts of collagen fibers‚ make them tough like ropes and cable

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